Yvonne’s Blog
I woke up to find this wonderful thank-you note in my email from a UC Berkeley student I coached on finding an internship. It just goes to show that putting time and effort into networking through LinkedIn really pays off!
"I just wanted to update you that I finally got my dream internship (data analytics for the Human Rights Campaign in Washington DC)! I am so grateful for all the time and energy you spent helping me navigate the recruiting world. In fact, part of the reason I got the job is because I took your advice to send people messages on LinkedIn; the person I reached out to at HRC made sure I got an interview." ... See MoreSee Less
2 months ago ·
An eager group of international job seekers recently took my 2 1/2-hour workshop on "How To Write an American-Style Resume." Attendees came from India, Chile, Argentina, Holland, Germany, Poland, Korea, and Israel. They walked away knowing about the important components of a resume and how to describe their experience in a way that will grab an employer's attention! A big "thank you" to INSPIRE for inviting me.Thanks Yvonne for leading this excellent resume writing workshop. We had the opportunity to learn about the contents of an effective resume. We discussed various practical techniques that will definitely help all participants draft a professional resume in the future. ... See MoreSee Less
2 months ago ·
I am teaching a job search workshop at University Village in Albany next Tuesday, April 16, 7-9:30pm on HOW TO WRITE AN AMERICAN-STYLE RESUME. If you are from another country and looking for work or a volunteer job in the Bay Area, please register. Space is limited! ... See MoreSee Less
3 months ago ·
This is an excellent and very comprehensive article on Networking. The skills and examples given can be applied for looking for work in any country. ... See MoreSee Less
How to Network for Jobs Abroad | The Guide
How to go about networking for paid international work with practical examples in the form of a detailed guide by author Zahara Heckscher for Transitions Abroad.3 months ago ·
This is an interesting post on the cultural differences of saying "I'm sorry" in different countries. Very interesting to read what it means in the United States as compared to other countries. ... See MoreSee Less
Why “I’m Sorry” Doesn’t Always Translate
Even after decades of cooperation in business and politics, America and Japan still trip over a seemingly simple concept: the apology. Neither culture appears to fully understand what the other means ...3 months ago ·
This is an excellent article! If you are currently living your life in another country, take the time to read it and ask yourself if you are living your life the way that truly fulfills you. ... See MoreSee Less
The Expat Trap: pressing pause on your life
Living abroad can feel like a time out from your life. How many of us have made the decision to move to a new country, perhaps giving up our careers in the process, and said, ‘it’s only…3 months ago ·
I had fun teaching a group of international jobseekers in Berkeley how to Network the American Way! Thanks to INSPIRE for inviting me.Many thanks to Yvonne Lefort for leading this wonderful networking workshop. Through sharing her amazing personal journey, Yvonne covered many essential topics including the importance of elevator pitch, online-networking etc. We'd also like to give special thanks to all attendees for their active participation during the workshop. ... See MoreSee Less
3 months ago ·
An excellent article on the challenges that people from other countries have in promoting themselves, or "tooting their own horn." Selling yourself to employers is especially important in job interviews in the U.S. What about in your country? How is self-promotion perceived? ... See MoreSee Less
Self-Promotion for Professionals from Countries Where Bragging Is Bad
Americans expect you to sell yourself, but… ugh.3 months ago ·
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